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GOTTA SEE THIS -- OPERATION ENDURING FREEDOM 4/10/02 REPORT FROM THEATRE 1 - Afghanistan (click here) = Update : REPORT FROM THEATRE 2 - Near Israel Bus Attack in Haira, Op.Defensive Shield, Retreat from Jenin, Bethlehem, Nablus, Weapons found in Ramallah, Lebanon Hezbollah attack again ======================== In Haifa, after the IDF pull out and leave several terrorists nests alive, after obeying Colin Powell's latest pro-terrorist demands, and even after Palestinian militants killed 13 Israeli soldiers in an ambush in Jenin, yet another ~8 Israelis are killed and ~14 wounded in the new bus attack this morning 4/10/10. ======================== In Bethlehem,...

GOTTA SEE THIS -- OPERATION ENDURING FREEDOM 4/8/02 == Update : REPORT FROM THEATRE 2 - Near Israel Operation Defensive Shield, Ghajar, Bethlehem, Nablus, Gaza, Ramallah Update from Iraq, Boston In Bethlehem, the Church of the Nativity (center) In Avigdor, near Ashkelon, IDF bury those who fought against terrorism in the War for Enduring Freedom. In Bethlehem, near the Palestinian-seized Church of the Nativity, residents watch carefully, 4/8/02. In Bethlehem, the IDF are on patrol as Palestinians continue to victimize a church, despite the availability of a nearby mosque. In Bethlehem, near the Church of the Nativity, weapons go hot,...

GOTTA SEE THIS -- OPERATION ENDURING FREEDOM 4/7/02 == Update : REPORT FROM THEATRE 2 - Near Israel Operation Defensive Shield, Ghajar, Bethlehem, Nablus, Gaza, Ramallah And Update from Around the World ==================== Near the Church of the Nativity, IDF provide transport by APC. In Bethlehem, IDF bring some welcome apples and water to a Franciscan monk. In Bethlehem, an IDF convoy. The IDF have brought some stability and peace after months ot Palestinian terror and violence. In Bethlehem, there was an explosion. ========= In Nablus, IDF patrol take out terrorists the old fashioned way. ========= In Ramallah, the IDF...

Briefing: Major General Giora Eiland, Head of IDF Planning Branch And Colonel Miri Eisen April 5, 2002 Major General Giora Eiland Operation “Defense Shield”, from its inception, was underpinned by two goals: 1) To reduce the number of terror attacks 2) To destroy or at least reduce significantly the capability of Palestinian terrorists After less than one week, we may confidently note that these goals have largely been achieved: 1) We have succeeded in reducing terrorist activity, though we are unable to guarantee its re-emergence in the future. 2) We have detained over 1200 individuals for interrogation, some of whom...

GOTTA SEE THIS -- OPERATION ENDURING FREEDOM 4/6/02 == Update : REPORT FROM THEATRE 2 - Near Israel Operation Defensive Shield, Bethlehem, Nablus, Gaza, Ramallah And Update from Around the World ==================== In Holon, Israel, funerals of heroes in the War for Enduring Freedom continue. At the Church of the Nativity, IDF secure the area as the Palestinian terrorists have besieged and trapped ~200 people Near the Church of the Nativity, weapons went hot last night. Near the Church of the Nativity, as weapons and explosives are found in Palestinian arms, the innocent homes are marked with a green cross...